Fostering Faith and Community: The McGrath Institute and Iskali Partnership
In 2022, the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame received a $1.5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to strengthen Hispanic Catholic communities and build cultures of affiliation at the parish level.
Partnering with Iskali, the Institute is serving Hispanic Catholic young adults in 12 U.S. parishes. This collaboration blends McGrath’s expertise in faith formation with Iskali’s hands-on approach to one-on-one accompaniment, addressing the unique needs of first, second, and third generation Hispanics. Together, they are creating a culture of co-responsibility in congregations, offering young adults solid Catholic formation and pastoral care tailored to their cultural realities. This partnership is already closing the gap in resources and ministries for Hispanic young adults, a group that makes up 50% of the U.S. Catholic Church but has often been underserved. |
Iskali chosen as partner in Boston College’s Nuevo Momento Initiative
Through this collaboration, Iskali will gain access to vital resources, leadership development programs, and financial support to strengthen its ministry.
The initiative, backed by a grant from Lilly Endowment, is designed to help Iskali build a sustainable organizational infrastructure while providing advanced training for its leaders. For Iskali, this partnership means greater opportunities for faith formation, leadership development, and community engagement, all tailored to their unique cultural and spiritual needs. As part of the Nuevo Momento initiative, Iskali will be able to deepen its impact, equipping Latino young adults with the tools to lead, thrive, and make meaningful contributions to both the Church and society. |
Partnership to promote graduate theological education
Iskali and Institute of Pastoral Studies, have a strategic partnership to promote student from the Latino community to pursue graduates studies in theology and ministry. Iskali is currently supporting and working together with IPS leadership to find ways to to increase the number of students we support.
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